Burda Style For people who sew
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thanks elainemay for the pattern, i absolutely adore it!
this is a little too small for me, i unpicked it couple of times, tried my best to take it out. finally it fits! :) i’ve also added ruffle to the bottom cos it’s too short, my bad – i realised i forgot to add length AFTER i cut everything.
I also had to hand sew the ruffles to the neckline so it stays flat, the gathered fabric is too thick. If i’m going to make another one (very likely!!), i’ll go with single layer.
I learnt a lot in making this dress, the next one will be better :)
Material Notes
high sheen nylon/rayon
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Jan 9, 2010, 04.14 PMby hasi
I love this colour and the choise of fabric is wonderful. You did a great job!!
Jan 8, 2010, 09.57 PMby SmallOne
love the sence of ballance that bottom ruffle gives – make it look like a totally different dress.
Jan 8, 2010, 06.37 PMby livStudios
Beautiful – I love it – you must be so excited to wear it!
Jan 8, 2010, 05.54 PMby JhurieneSling
Wow!!!! Its gorgeous! I just cut out the pattern and I think I’ll also add a ruffle at the bottom. Very well done!
Jan 8, 2010, 05.26 PMby Sew Fabulous
I LOVE the ruffle at the bottom. It is darling!
Jan 8, 2010, 04.37 PMby littlecottondresses
One of the best coffee date dresses I’ve seen here! The mistake is a blessing :)
Jan 8, 2010, 03.09 PMby sunnilj9
It looks so great! I love the ruffle at the bottom. And the color is simply ravishing! Props!
Jan 8, 2010, 02.46 PMby Rebeccaaa
Next time it will be better!? You did a fabulous job! I love the way it came out! The ruffles on the bottom, the color. All wonderful!
Jan 8, 2010, 02.08 PMby nenasew
I want to make this dress. everytime I see a new one, i am amazed how great it comes out most of the time. I love yours. Ruffles at the bottom are a nice addition.
Jan 8, 2010, 01.31 PMby lovely_polly
sooo sweet :-)
Jan 8, 2010, 12.54 PMby Maria Jose
I’ve been wanting to make this dress for some time and seeing yours has just inspired me to go for it!
the fabric is fabulous and it looks very neat.. Congratulations!
Jan 8, 2010, 10.49 AMby btgkowalski
Love it…you did an awesome job
Jan 8, 2010, 10.42 AMby missymay
lovely!
Jan 8, 2010, 10.12 AMby Ritsel
ohw, I want to make this dress so much! You made a very beautifull one!
Jan 8, 2010, 09.51 AMby Susisonne
You made a beautiful dress and the fabric you used looks amazing!
Jan 8, 2010, 08.40 AMby joanne-lej
georgous dress, love the colour too
Jan 8, 2010, 08.11 AMby jays
This dress is gorgeous! I like the colour and how it looks soft, the coffee date dress looks much better wih a ruffle hem!
Jan 8, 2010, 07.42 AMby silke
this is super! well done!
Jan 8, 2010, 07.41 AMby AngelicaL
this is very cute! the ruffle is a great detail, it makes the dress look more “soft”…
Jan 8, 2010, 07.15 AMby sarsaparilla
Wow that’s so great! I really like the ruffle at the bottom, & the colour is beautiful :)
Jan 8, 2010, 06.36 AMby GDAC
Sooo cute… the ruffle at the bottom is a nice touch. I have one on the sewing table just waiting to be stitched… maybe I’ll add a ruffle too – if you don’t mind.
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Jan 8, 2010, 01.02 PMby icecjan
of course i don’t mind. i’m sure someone else has done this before :)